Chapter 26 Luka
LUKA
I still felt numb as we gathered everyone back together in Lennox’s office.
My grandfather was dead.
His head removed from his body as an act of revenge and sent to me as a gift.
My grandfathers fucking head.
I didn’t care what Lennox said, I’d fight her for Adreona’s death. We could tag team it as long as I got revenge.
I wanted to feel her blood on my hands. I wanted to watch the life leave her cold cruel eyes.
Arlo wasn’t a saint by any means, but he was still my grandfather. The last true family I had left, besides Lorenzo, who had never felt like family. Not really.
My grandfather had as much of a hand in raising me as my father did.
His death hurt more than I thought it would.
I would get revenge, and that started now.
“We don’t have much time to plan,” Lennox continued as she filled in the rest of our group on her plan. “The funeral is in two days, I think we should leave tomorrow and stay somewhere outside of Cel Nox.”
“I think we should avoid staying in the palace at all costs. We don’t know how deep Adreona’s grasp goes. We can’t put ourselves at risk.” Declan added.
“I agree,” I added. “We camp, go to the service, and leave as soon as possible.”
“Lennox, Luka, and I will attend the service.” Declan’s deep voice rang out across the room. “I think we should travel in two groups as well, we don’t want them knowing we’ve got friends sneaking around.”
“I think that’s best,” Zienna said from where she leaned against the wall. “During the service, I can go off by myself, no one knows I’m associated with you all, at least they shouldn’t.”
“I can come with you,” Nol stated.
“Nol—” Lennox started.
“No, I’m not staying sequestered here for the rest of my life. Put me in a disguise, I’ll be fine.”
“Me too,” Kara added. “That way Zienna can go off on her own if needed and Nol isn’t left alone.”
“I’m not a child!” Nol protested.
“I know you’re not, but I just got you back, I’m not letting you out of my sight,” Lennox argued.
Nol scoffed, glaring at Lennox as he crossed his arms over his chest.
“The big brother getting bossed around by his little sisters once again.” Luce chuckled.
Nol cut her a steely glare.
“That leaves Lucy and I on our own team.” Nico slung an arm around Luce. “The dynamic duo back again.”
“Don’t you ever call us a dynamic duo ever again or I’ll use a spell to shrink your cock.”
“If that’s how you like ‘em Lucy—OW!” Nico doubled over, clutching his stomach as Luce drew her arm back to her side.
“Anyways,” Luce drawled. “What time are we leaving again?”